Hong Kong Shue Yan University (HKSYU) held a staff forum on August 26 ,2024, where the University’s management team took the opportunity to outline strategic updates across the campus to academic and administrative staff.
Professor Selina CHAN Ching, HKSYU Academic Vice President, addressed the challenges facing the University due to shifts in Hong Kong’s demographic landscape, which have contributed to a low number of eligible first-year university students. Despite this, HKSYU has seen a notable rise in student applications, driven by the University’s ability to admit Mainland Chinese students, who can now make up to 20% of the student population. Strong collaboration between the Admissions Office and academic departments has also played a key role in this success.
For the new academic year, the university received close to 11,000 applications, representing a year-on-year increase of nearly 30%, with approximately 1,500 new students enrolling. Looking ahead, Professor CHAN expects the number of eligible first year students to remain steady over the next two years. In response, the University will enhance a series of initiatives, including continual updates to existing programs and the advancement of research projects that serve both societal and industry needs. Additionally, the newly established Communications and Public Affairs Office will work to raise the University’s brand visibility and recognition through various channels.
HKSYU Deputy President Dr HU Fai-chung attended the staff forum.Professor Catherine SUN Tien-lun, HKSYU Senior Vice President.Professor Selina CHAN Ching, HKSYU Academic Vice President.Professor CHEUNG Siu-keung, Vice President (University Administration), said the renovation of LG1 and LG5 of the Main Building has been completed, providing an improved learning environment for both staff and students.Professor Catherine TANG So-kum, HKSYU Vice President (Graduate School), said the number of postgraduate admissions has shown steady growth this academic year.Professor HUI Yew-foong, HKSYU Associate Academic Vice President (Accreditation and Programme Development).Dr Jason CHOW Tak-sang, HKSYU Associate Academic Vice President (Teaching and Learning Development).Dr Alex LI Wang-on, HKSYU Associate Academic Vice President (University Research), reported on the funding status of research projects.Ms. Sophia YIP Sau-yin, HKSYU Associate Vice President (Student Affairs).
Following the staff forum, academic staff and colleagues gathered for lunch to strengthen professional relationships in a relaxed setting.
Academic staff of HKSYU Department of English Language and Literature.Academic staff of HKSYU Department of Chinese Language and Literature.Academic staff of HKSYU Department of Journalism and Communication.Academic staff of HKSYU Department of Applied Data Science.Academic staff of HKSYU Department of Economics and Finance.Academic staff of HKSYU Department of Sociology.Colleagues at HKSYU Office of Student Affairs and Hall Management Unit.Colleagues at HKSYU Registry and University Admissions Office.Colleagues at HKSYU Industrial Attachment Office and Centre for Global Engagement.Colleagues at HKSYU Library.Colleagues at HKSYU Facilities Management Office.Colleagues at HKSYU Computing Services Office.Colleagues at HKSYU Account Office.Colleagues at HKSYU Research Office.
Cover photo：Hong Kong Shue Yan University held a staff forum on August 26, 2024 at the campus’ Research Complex.
